Abidjan, Ivory Coast – April 2024 – The Second Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Province of South West Africa (AOS) began on 15 April at the Salesian St Francis of Assisi Parish in Koumassi, Abidjan. The 46 members of the Provincial Chapter were warmly welcomed by the faithful at the Salesian parish with a traditional welcoming ceremony. Subsequently, Fr Sylvain Marie Agbangba, Moderator of the Provincial Chapter, presided at adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The official opening of the Provincial Chapter was given by Fr Denis Soro, Superior of the AOS Province, during the Mass celebrated by Bishop. Raymond Ahoua, Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Bassam. During his homily, the Bishop encouraged Chapter members to allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit during the work and also expressed his gratitude to the Salesians for their work and significant presence in the animation of youth ministry in his diocese. After a fraternal agape, the Chapter members went to the Capuchin reception centre (Abidjan) to begin the second day of Chapter work.